• Heldenplatz - Stand before the magnificent bronze statue of Prince Eugene on horseback in this grand imperial square. Admire how this military hero, who triumphed over the Ottoman Empire, continues to command respect in the heart of Habsburg Vienna.
• Hofburg - Walk through the expansive complex that served as the imperial palace for over 600 years. Explore the courtyards and facades where Habsburg emperors once governed an empire spanning Central Europe.
• Spanish Riding School - Pass by the elegant baroque building where white Lipizzaner stallions have performed for centuries. Enjoy this living tradition that continues to display the refined equestrian arts of imperial Vienna.
• Josefsplatz - Observe the bronze statue of Emperor Joseph II, the enlightened ruler who surprised his subjects by abolishing serfdom. Walk through this tranquil square while learning about the Habsburg emperor who championed equality and faced revolution for it.
• Austrian National Library - Gaze up at the stunning baroque facade of one of the world’s most beautiful libraries. Pass by this intellectual treasure trove that holds centuries of Austrian and European knowledge within its ornate walls.
• St. Stephen’s Cathedral - Stand before Vienna’s towering Gothic masterpiece with its distinctive diamond-patterned roof tiles. Admire this medieval church that has witnessed 700 years of Vienna’s triumphs and tragedies from its central position in the city.
• Memorial Against War & Fascism - Encounter Vienna’s powerful memorial dedicated to the victims of war and fascism. Stroll past this modern sculpture while reflecting on the city’s darker chapters and commitment to remembrance.
• Imperial Crypt - Walk by the modest entrance to the Habsburg family’s final resting place beneath the Capuchin Church. Pass this underground vault where 150 members of Austria’s imperial dynasty lie in elaborate bronze coffins.
• Neuer Markt - Stroll through this charming square where Viennese nobility once gathered for markets and celebrations. Walk across these cobblestones where you might still spot members of Vienna’s aristocratic families going about their daily lives.
• Column of Pest - Stand before this dramatic baroque monument that spirals toward heaven with golden figures and cherubs. Admire this ornate column that commemorates Vienna’s survival of the plague while serving as bold Habsburg propaganda.
• Graben - Walk down Vienna’s most elegant pedestrian shopping street lined with baroque and Art Nouveau buildings. Stroll past luxury boutiques and historic facades while soaking up the atmosphere of imperial Vienna’s main thoroughfare.
• Looshaus - Conclude your tour at this controversial modernist building that shocked Vienna in 1909 with its stark, undecorated facade. Pass by this architectural rebel that caused such outrage that Emperor Franz Joseph reportedly had his palace curtains drawn to avoid seeing it.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• App for Android and iOS
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones
• Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
• Food and Drink
• Transport

This self-guided audio tour takes you through Vienna’s historic city center, where the entire city once stood within medieval walls. You’ll explore the Imperial Palace complex including the Spanish Riding School and Habsburg Wedding Church, then dive into the heart of downtown to discover the city’s past through major landmarks like St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Habsburg royal burial ground. Marvel at the bronze statue of Emperor Joseph II, the strangest Habsburg emperor who believed in equality, and visit Vienna’s first Holocaust memorial while learning about the city’s Jewish community that was once Europe’s third largest. Stroll through elegant streets where you’ll hear about both the glory and darker aspects of 650 years of Habsburg rule, ending at the controversial Looshaus that shocked imperial Vienna in 1909.

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